Market Information Wednesday 15 October 2025

The International Monetary Fund expects the global economy to expand by 3.2 percent this year. Growth is being supported by lower interest rates, a weaker dollar, and substantial investments in artificial intelligence, though the IMF warns of risks such as rising fiscal pressures, economic fragility in China, and potentially disappointing returns on AI investments.

Unemployment in the United Kingdom rose slightly to 4.8 percent in the three months to August, according to government figures released yesterday. Meanwhile, wage growth eased to 4.7 percent, in line with economists’ expectations.

Confidence among small U.S. businesses declined in September, according to figures released yesterday by the NFIB. The confidence index fell by 2 points to 98.8, marking the first drop in three months, as business owners grew increasingly concerned about inflation, weaker sales, and a tight labor market.

The 6M Euribor is unchanged at 2.10% compared to previous business day. The 10Y Swap decreased with 3 basis points to 2.60% compared to previous business day.

In the attachment, today’s market data on money and capital market rates as well as other rates are presented.